Project Manager-Building Construction

Company Overview:

Our client is one of Nigerias leading private construction groups with a rich history of delivering high-quality construction projects across the country. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee multiple building projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in civil engineering exceptional leadership skills and the ability to manage complex construction projects ensuring they are delivered on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of building construction projects ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to the required quality and safety standards. The role will lead project planning and execution while coordinating with clients consultants contractors subcontractors suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the planning execution and delivery of building construction projects.
• Develop and implement project execution plans schedules budgets and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress against agreed time cost quality and performance targets.
• Manage project budgets contracts procurement subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with clients consultants contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Lead project teams and coordinate site activities to ensure efficient execution.
• Identify assess and manage project risks issues delays and potential cost overruns.
• Resolve high-level technical commercial contractual and operational issues.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved designs specifications building regulations contractual requirements and quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to health safety environmental and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project reports schedules variations progress claims and other key project documentation.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance and take corrective action where required.
• Provide regular project updates and performance reports to senior management and the client.
• Drive timely completion commissioning handover and close-out of projects.

Requirements:

• 1015 years of experience in project management within the building/construction industry.
• Proven experience managing building construction projects from inception through completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction project planning scheduling budgeting procurement contracts and site operations.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders including clients consultants contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction quality HSE risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership communication negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience working on projects in Nigeria or other African markets would be an advantage.
• A degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Architecture or a related discipline is preferred.
• Professional project/construction management certification (e.g. PMP PRINCE2) would be an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Project & Construction Management
• Project Planning & Execution
• Budget & Cost Control
• Contract & Procurement Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Quality Management
• HSE & Regulatory Compliance
• Leadership & Team Management
• Negotiation & Problem Solving